On 2010-07-26 00:41:51 -0400, riverman said:

Not necessarily an Orvis fanboy, but I have a gift certificate for
$150 and a need for new wading boots. Can anyone give me any feedback
on any of the boots they sell there? Here's the products page:
http://tinyurl.com/2d2emch

I'm particularly interested in the EcoTrax soles, and how well they
work, but feedback on any of their models is appreciated (not the wet-
wading shoes, though. I need all-season boots). Not afraid to spend a
bit...my last two pairs of "cheaper will be fine" models blew out WAY
too soon to be economically justifiable again.

--riverman

Myron, I had a similar pair of Orvis boots, but with the felt sole. I
used them for the first time in Labrador with my grandson. By the
third day my feet were so sore I could barely walk. Wilson, the head
guide said it was the boots. Fortunately my grandson was wearing my
old boots. We switched; end of sore feet. I believe it was the canvas
sides that didn't offer enough support.

Can't comment on the EcoTrax.

Dave